There are 4 ways to get from Athenry to Waterford by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Athenry to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
4h 31m€25–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Upr Mallow Street to SETU Cork Roadbus Wi05
4h 42mDrive 196.4 km
- Drive from Athenry to Waterfordcar 196.4 km
2h 36m€35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Athenry to Athlonebus 739
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ballybrickenbus 736
6h 13m
Athenry to Waterford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athenry to Waterford is to train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Athenry to Waterford is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Athenry to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Athenry and arriving at Ballybricken via Athlone Stn and Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Athenry to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Athenry and arriving at Waterford via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Athenry and Waterford is 269 km. The road distance is 196.4 km.
The best way to get from Athenry to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Athenry to Waterford, including transfers.
Athenry to Waterford bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
Athenry to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
The best way to get from Athenry to Waterford is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Athenry, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athenry to Waterford via Kildare in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athenry to Ballybricken via Athlone, Athlone Stn, and Carlow Bus Stn in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athenry to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Kildare to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Athenry to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 51 643 250
- [email protected]
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
Bus from Upr Mallow Street to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ballybricken
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Athenry to Waterford bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Athenry to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athenry to Waterford is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Athenry to Waterford.
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